Silicon Valley Power (SVP), the City of Santa Clara’s municipal electric utility, continues to invest in a sustainable future for Santa Clara through its annual scholarship awards program. For 13 years, the program has recognized rising students pursuing careers in energy services, electric utilities and public power. Three exceptional student recipients have been recognized this … Read more
At the start of 2017, the City of Santa Clara kicked off an analysis and outreach effort to develop a Tasman East Specific Plan to guide development for an area on the northern end of the city. The 45-acre area is historically industrial and rests west of the Guadalupe River, north of Tasman Drive, east … Read more
“Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin’s Date Goes Awry in the Hamptons.” That was the headline of a recent post on The Cut. As a responsible citizen, there was no way I was going to ignore this critical news item. Which is how I learned that thecut.com also covered workplace issues — just like me! Unfortunately, … Read more
At a Planning Commission meeting on June 26, two members of the Commission were appointed to the Architectural Committee. Commissioners Lance Saleme and Anthony Becker volunteered for the role and were backed by their colleagues. Originally established in 1960, the committee was reinstated in 1986. As described in City literature, the Architectural Committee, “Reviews new … Read more
Taking in the scene at the Santa Clara Youth Park on Monday night, one couldn’t help but notice the melting pot of cultures enjoying the world’s beautiful game. It wasn’t just that Santa Clara Sporting was hosting two high schools from Japan in Asahigaoka High School and Meiwa High School, but heard on the sidelines … Read more
The Police Blotter highlights a partial list of incidents in the city and is distributed on a weekly basis. The Blotter provides the date, time, approximate location, a narrative summary of the incident, case number and the most serious arrest charge. Meanwhile, the Arrest Log provides a timely, chronological summary of all of the arrests … Read more
Week of July 25th Headlines 100 Years Ago: Santa Clara News (July 26, 1918) *Governor William D. Stephens Makes Announcement of Principles and Candidacy for Re-Election on Republican Ticket *Men From East Assigned to Work at Joshua Hendy Iron Works for Six Months Expected Here Tomorrow *Bank of Italy Issues New Farmers Book for Daily … Read more
Weekly Events Calendar Thursday, July 26 RJJT presents “Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach Jr”: Mission City Center for Performing Arts — 3250 Monroe St, Santa Clara. Performances are July 26 at 11:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. Tickets: $12 for adults, $6 for children (ages 3-18) and can be bought online at www.RJJT.org or … Read more
The 2018 season for girls’ softball was memorable for both the U-12 and U-10 Santa Clara teams. As reported last week, the Sparks U-12 are now the 2018 California State Games Champions. The U-10 team also earned some bragging rights. According to the U-10 Coach Todd Kleinheinz, “This was the farthest in Santa Clara PAL … Read more
On July 12, the India Community Center in Milpitas was the location for Assemblymember Kansen Chu’s Community Heroes Awards Ceremony, which recognized citizens from five local cities, including Santa Clara. “Thank you to the many individuals who work, live or serve in the 25th Assembly District,” read Chu’s statement in the event program. “Tonight, I … Read more